WW1 DCM & PAIR, 24th NORTHUMBERLAND FUSILIERS / 1st TYNESIDE IRISH

GVR 1st type WW1 Distinguished Conduct Medal (DCM) & Pair To-24-1148.PTE.H.T.ROBSON.24/NORTH'D.FUS& 24-1148.PTE.H.T.ROBSON.NORTH'D.FUS (Pair)Harry.T.Robson from Blaydon enlisted in to the 24th battalion of the Northumberland Fusiliers / 1st Tyneside Irish 11-11-1914 & went on to be wounded in France in March of 1916. He was awarded the DCM in the London gazette 9-7-1917 with the following citationFor Conspicuous gallantry & devotion to duty. He has consistently performed good work throughout & has at all times set a fine example.One of only 24 awards of the DCM to all four Tyneside Irish battalions & one of only four examples to the original members of the 24th battalion.Lightly polished GVF or better & complete with both MIC & medal roll details. Along with medal roll details.